Read more about the article First responders called to psychological rescue at Pitchess
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials respond to reports of a psychological rescue at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

First responders called to psychological rescue at Pitchess

Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics responded to reports of a person threatening to kill themself at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic Tuesday morning. “It’s a jumper,” fire Supervisor…

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Read more about the article SCV businesses discuss changes in reopening
Restaurants are open for take-out business at Soledad Plaza in Canyon Country, May 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV businesses discuss changes in reopening

As some businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley are wrapping up their first weekend open in nearly two months, others are reflecting on what has become their new normal.  While…

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Read more about the article Tuesday marks final day to return special election ballot
Signal file photo. Voters cast their ballots at the Bouquet Canyon Church in Saugus on in the June 2016 election. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Tuesday marks final day to return special election ballot

Tuesday marks the final day to return your 25th Congressional District special election ballot by mail or at a 24-hour drop box location.  The election is set to decide who…

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Read more about the article Supes to discuss tenant protection, Newhall Ranch project
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Supes to discuss tenant protection, Newhall Ranch project

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are set to discuss the financial implications the coronavirus pandemic has had on the county’s budget in a special meeting Wednesday.  While Tuesday’s…

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Read more about the article Child & Family Center awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation
The Child & Family Center is located at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita. Signal File Photo

Child & Family Center awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation

The Child & Family Center recently announced that it has been awarded a three-year Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve…

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Read more about the article California among Western states asking federal government for financial assistance
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California among Western states asking federal government for financial assistance

As the economic challenges associated with the coronavirus pandemic continue, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Colorado officials are asking the federal government for $1 trillion,…

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Read more about the article Sheriff contends Pitchess inmates are purposefully infecting themselves
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Sheriff contends Pitchess inmates are purposefully infecting themselves

Sheriff Alex Villanueva alleged Pitchess Detention Center inmates are purposefully infecting themselves with the coronavirus, saying they’re sharing water bottles, masks and cups to transmit the disease among one another,…

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Read more about the article Trump calls 25th District election ‘rigged’ after new vote center opened
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Trump calls 25th District election ‘rigged’ after new vote center opened

The opening of a new vote center, located on 30th Street in Lancaster, was announced through a news release distributed in the late afternoon Friday, as voting for the 25th…

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Read more about the article SCV celebrates Mother’s Day
The Carlson family celebrates Mother's Day with a picnic in Hart Park in Newhall Sunday afternoon. From Left to right: Christina Carlson, Laura Carlson, and Gregory Carlson. May 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV celebrates Mother’s Day

With newly opened county parks and trails and some sunny weather, Santa Clarita Valley residents took to the outdoors to celebrate Mother’s Day.  “I was so happy when they opened…

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Read more about the article Fire engine involved in Sunday crash
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Fire engine involved in Sunday crash

Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Engine 111 was involved in a traffic collision in Saugus Sunday afternoon. While responding to a nearby medical call around 2:15 p.m., Engine 111 was…

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Read more about the article L.A. County sees 484 new COVID-19 cases; Pitchess makes up 55 of those
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L.A. County sees 484 new COVID-19 cases; Pitchess makes up 55 of those

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the Santa Clarita Valley, including those from an outbreak at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, has risen to at least 731 Sunday. Pitchess…

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Read more about the article PHOTO: Bike, vehicle collision results in no injuries
Los Angeles County Fire Department and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials respond to a vehicle versus bicycle traffic collision near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Penlon Way in Canyon Country that resulted in only minor injuries around 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020. The collision resulted in no injuries, according to fire supervisor Cheryl Sims. Bobby Block/The Signal

PHOTO: Bike, vehicle collision results in no injuries

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Read more about the article L.A. County launches ‘Great Plates Delivered’ initiative
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L.A. County launches ‘Great Plates Delivered’ initiative

In an effort to provide meals to those who need them, Los Angeles County recently announced its participation in California’s “Great Plates Delivered” initiative, a meal-delivery service for older adults. …

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Moms, We Need You Even More
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Moms, We Need You Even More

By David Hegg  I was out cleaning my pool thinking about this column and I found myself asking this question: When did I become “old-school?”  This whole COVID-19 thing has…

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